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Beneficial Use Rules Brad Hauser Ohio EPA, DMWM February 21, 2013
Beneficial Use RulesBrad Hauser
Ohio EPA, DMWMFebruary 21, 2013
DISCLAIMER
The purpose of this presentation is to explore concepts with stakeholders for future program development. The concepts have
not been thoroughly reviewed by Ohio EPA and are subject to change. The discussion is not intended to be a description of any
existing regulations or represent any final position of Ohio EPA.
What led to this effort?
• Is it disposal or is it use?
• Departure from Integrated Alternative Waste Management Program (IAWMP)
• Diversion from landfills
• National trend
• Will ease process of beneficial use
• Avoid duplication with existing programs
Materials NOT included:
– Hazardous, radioactive, or infectious wastes
– Asbestos-containing materials
– Industrial mining wastes or reclamation
– Animal waste
– Scrap tires
– Sewage sludge
Do not over-regulate
Ideas from other states
• Wisconsin• Iowa• Pennsylvania• Virginia• Texas• New Hampshire
www.astswmo.org/Files/Policies_and_Publications/Solid_Waste/2007BUSurveyReport11-30-07.pdf
The concept
The concept
Types of authorizations
• Pre-approved
• General permit
• Individual permit
Types of authorizations
Pre-approved
Industrial byproduct use examples:•Asphalt concrete•Asphalt•Cement•Cement concrete•Chip and seal pavement•Drywall/Gypsum•Flowable fill•Glass•Grout
Types of authorizations
General Permit Requires:
– Voluntary compliance with terms and conditions of general permit– Materials characterization plan– Analytical results
Examples:– Soil blending of sewage sludge incinerator ash – Land application or geotechnical fill of FGD– Fly ash as cold weather road abrasive– Soil blending of foundry sand
Individual permit (Site-specific)• Option for industrial byproducts that
don’t qualify for pre-approved or general permit
• Would require description of industrial byproduct, use, and location
• Would require characterization plan
• Five-year permit
Types of authorizations
Resources
Beneficial Use website:www.epa.ohio.gov/dmwm/Home/BeneficialUse.aspx
Listserv website:ohioepa.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/subscriptionpage
DMWM website:www.epa.ohio.gov/dmwm/home.aspx
How to get to IAWMP form:epa.ohio.gov/portals/34/document/guidance/gd_689.pdf
